Democratic National Convention

A year to the day before Sen. Edward Kennedy died, the ailing liberal lion made a surprise appearance at the Democratic National Convention’s opening night in Denver. Just months after being diagnosed with a malignant brain tumor, his voice breaking, the Massachusetts Democrat vowed he would be there on the floor of the U.S. Senate [...]

As the Democratic National Convention is played on television each night, Americans don’t get to see what some of the behind the scenes action looks like.

That is why The Colorado Independent decided to take readers on a short journey from outside the Pepsi Center to the floor of the DNC.

The gloves came off. A line was drawn in the sand.

While the first night of the Democratic National Convention was about family, and the second night emphasized party unity, then the third night is best described as a political beat down.

The list of Democratic heavyweights included President Bill Clinton, John Kerry and Barack Obama’s new running mate Sen. Joe Biden. All three attacked the Republican Party, John McCain and America’s current direction.

It’s been a battle of the bullhorns this week in Denver.

Protesters from all walks of life and all points of view are walking up and down 16th Street Mall making sure their message is heard by everyone within a two-block radius.

From anti-war activists to the Official Street Preachers who spew hateful remarks about gay and lesbians, non-Christians, children, basically anyone who is not a born-again Jesus lover.

As a service to our readers, The Colorado Independent has compiled public event calendars for official DNC events, shadow convention information and maps to the protest and parade routes.

Just as Denver has gained the spotlight in recent months with the Democratic National Convention coming to town and Colorado has a new status as a toss-up, the state’s elected officials are being thrust into a the national view.